Topmusicanswers
- What is AMP ripple?
- Do tube amps distort?
- What is ripple and noise in power supplies?
- What is a reservoir capacitor?
What is AMP ripple?
Ripple (specifically ripple voltage) in electronics is the residual periodic variation of the DC voltage within a power supply which has been derived from an alternating current (AC) source. ... Ripple voltage originates as the output of a rectifier or from generation and commutation of DC power.
Do tube amps distort?
Tube amplifiers have much more distortion than solid-state amplifiers, but most of it is second-order, which is quite musical. That's why it's called "harmonic" distortion. Second-harmonic distortion is exactly the same note, an octave above.
What is ripple and noise in power supplies?
Ripple is the inherent ac component of the output voltage caused by the internal switching of the power supply. Noise is the manifestation of parasitics within the power supply that appear as high frequency voltage spikes on the output voltage.
What is a reservoir capacitor?
Reservoir capacitors are used to smooth the raw rectified waveform in a power supply - it is important to chose the right capacitor with the correct value and ripple current rating.
